Flo Cycling Wheels (Page 16)

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I have a wheel choice question. I am a fairly small guy (5'10" and about 135lbs). I am curious if a 90 rear and 60 front would be the best choice for me or if a 90 in the front would be OK. I am not the fastest cyclist since I took 2 years off but I can do 17ish in a 20+ mile ride with obvious plans to improve as I ride more. Doing IMTX in May so that's what I'm looking for wheels for. Ideally I would like something that I could train on too so that's why I'm not considering a disc as much. Any thoughts?

I would lean towards recommending a front FLO 60 for you.  There a few reasons why...

1. Even though our wheels handle very well in cross winds, the FLO 90 will be a bit more challenging to handle.  If you are going to use the wheel for training, a FLO 60 will be more versatile in all conditions.  Also, being only 135lbs, you will feel the gusts of wind much more than someone who weights more.  
2. The second reason is given your average speeds, you are "more likely" to see a slightly steeper yaw angle when racing.  It is of course impossible to know your yaw angles at all times but you can consider it a general rule of thumb.  Knowing that... our FLO 60 will be a little faster for you.  

All that said, if you feel more comfortable with purchasing the front FLO 90 you will not be really loosing any aerodynamics and it will be a great wheel.  I just think for most people a 60/90 combo is the most ideal wheelset to purchase.  I've ridden that type of wheelset for 3 years and couldn't be happier.

Also, chance that these wheels could be available during 1st quarter of 2012?

We are pushing as hard as we can to get our wheels out ASAP.  We don't know specific dates yet but are shooting for an early 2012 season release.  1st quarter will be challenging to hit.  While there are certainly no promises, April/May would be a better estimate.

In case you hadn't gotten the word, there is a survey up regarding the pre-order:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XLLNDZR

I find it interesting that the 60's and 90's are running the same price, the only difference is between front and rear (due to the different hubs I'm sure)

In case you hadn't gotten the word, there is a survey up regarding the pre-order:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XLLNDZR

I find it interesting that the 60's and 90's are running the same price, the only difference is between front and rear (due to the different hubs I'm sure)

Group buys will be available for qualifying teams and clubs.  We are still finalizing details on this agreement.  As soon as they are available we will make them available on our site. 

Hopefully that makes sense,

And BT is a club right?  Or at least for those with at least 1000 post should qualify ;-)

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:59 PM

bgraboski - 2011-11-15 12:32 PM

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:06 PM

cxk9758 - 2011-11-15 11:41 AM yes i would be interested in a group buy price

 

Group buys will be available for qualifying teams and clubs.  We are still finalizing details on this agreement.  As soon as they are available we will make them available on our site. 

Hopefully that makes sense,

And BT is a club right?  Or at least for those with at least 1000 post should qualify ;-)

Haha! Unfortunately BT is an Internet forum and not a team or a club.

I'm curious - why does that make a difference on your side? 

BT provides many things that 20th-century style clubs do not, and for many people does a better job at what traditional clubs aim to do. Folks just don't live in the same town. 

colinphillips - 2011-11-15 7:35 PM

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:59 PM

bgraboski - 2011-11-15 12:32 PM

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:06 PM

cxk9758 - 2011-11-15 11:41 AM yes i would be interested in a group buy price

 

Group buys will be available for qualifying teams and clubs.  We are still finalizing details on this agreement.  As soon as they are available we will make them available on our site. 

Hopefully that makes sense,

And BT is a club right?  Or at least for those with at least 1000 post should qualify ;-)

Haha! Unfortunately BT is an Internet forum and not a team or a club.

I'm curious - why does that make a difference on your side? 

BT provides many things that 20th-century style clubs do not, and for many people does a better job at what traditional clubs aim to do. Folks just don't live in the same town. 

I agree, what better way to get word of your product out than a dedicated group of like-minded athletes from all over the world.  It seems this would be the perfect group to be early adopters and message spreaders of a new wheel company, especially when you are spreading the word grassroots style.  We are the perfect pitchpeople for your wheels as opposed to a club in a few towns scattered about.  Seems rather short-sighted.

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:59 PM

bgraboski - 2011-11-15 12:32 PM

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:06 PM

cxk9758 - 2011-11-15 11:41 AM yes i would be interested in a group buy price

 

Group buys will be available for qualifying teams and clubs.  We are still finalizing details on this agreement.  As soon as they are available we will make them available on our site. 

Hopefully that makes sense,

And BT is a club right?  Or at least for those with at least 1000 post should qualify ;-)

Haha! Unfortunately BT is an Internet forum and not a team or a club.

I'm curious - why does that make a difference on your side? 

BT provides many things that 20th-century style clubs do not, and for many people does a better job at what traditional clubs aim to do. Folks just don't live in the same town. 

colinphillips - 2011-11-15 7:35 PM

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:59 PM

bgraboski - 2011-11-15 12:32 PM

Canadian_Flo - 2011-11-15 3:06 PM

cxk9758 - 2011-11-15 11:41 AM yes i would be interested in a group buy price

 

Group buys will be available for qualifying teams and clubs.  We are still finalizing details on this agreement.  As soon as they are available we will make them available on our site. 

Hopefully that makes sense,

And BT is a club right?  Or at least for those with at least 1000 post should qualify ;-)

Haha! Unfortunately BT is an Internet forum and not a team or a club.

I'm curious - why does that make a difference on your side? 

BT provides many things that 20th-century style clubs do not, and for many people does a better job at what traditional clubs aim to do. Folks just don't live in the same town. 

We will take a look into this and see what we can do.

Take care,